SMS File

What are SMS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SMS file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your SMS files.

What is a SMS file?

Files with the .sms extension usually contain SMS text messages that have been sent and received by a Sony Ericsson cell phone. When a user exports the messages from the cell phone to their computer, the files are saved with the .sms file extension. The SMS files are saved in a text-based format.

The .sms file extension is also used for Sega Master System emulator ROM image files, Microsoft package definition files, StarPlayer files, Warcraft 2 map files, Train Simulator sound management system files, OpenOffice.org Math application formula document template files and Netscape PHYSICON Interactive plug-in files.

How to open SMS files

Important: Different programs may use files with the SMS file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your SMS file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different SMS openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: January 25, 2025

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SMS files. Remember, different programs may use SMS files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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